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White-marked Tussock Moth (Male) - Orgyia leucostigma TL: ~18 mm. Grayish brown FW with dark streaks in outer ST area. Females are wingless. Hosts: Deciduous trees. Status: Common<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(96) Geotagged,Lymantriidae,Orgyia,Orgyia leucostigma,Summer,United States,White-marked tussock moth,moth,tussock moth Click/tap to enlarge

White-marked Tussock Moth (Male) - Orgyia leucostigma

TL: ~18 mm. Grayish brown FW with dark streaks in outer ST area. Females are wingless. Hosts: Deciduous trees. Status: Common

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area

2021(96)

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The White-marked tussock moth

"Orgyia leucostigma", the White-marked tussock moth, is a moth in the family Lymantriidae. The caterpillar is very common especially in late summer in eastern North America, as far west as Texas, Colorado, and Alberta.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 26, 2021. Captured Jun 25, 2021 23:41 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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